Footwear Senior Costing Analyst - Up to 50M

At Deckers, we don't just make shoes; we craft experiences. As a global leader behind iconic brands like UGG, Teva, HOKA, and more, we're driven by innovation, adventure, and a relentless pursuit of pushing boundaries. With nearly 50 years of growth and a team of over 3,000 passionate individuals worldwide, we foster a culture where creativity, collaboration, and personal growth are at our core. If you're ready to make a significant impact and help shape the future of beloved footwear, we want you on our team.

About the Role

As our Footwear Senior Costing Analyst, you won't just analyze numbers; you'll be a financial strategist directly shaping the success of our iconic brands. You'll be the heartbeat connecting product innovation with business sustainability, working closely with every team from development to supply chain. This role empowers you to lead critical negotiations, uncover groundbreaking cost-saving opportunities, and maximize profitability for Deckers. If you thrive on challenge, are passionate about making a tangible impact, and want to be the silent architect behind globally loved products, this is the role for you.

What You'll Do

• Strategic Costing: Define and implement competitive costing strategies and efficient processes.

• Pricing & Negotiation: Manage pricing to meet brand critical paths and margin goals, actively engaging with design, development, and production teams to optimize product costs. You'll lead seasonal price negotiations with factories and suppliers for all cost components.

• Margin Optimization: Work hand-in-hand with HQ cross-functional teams to achieve company margin targets, identify issues, and propose solutions.

• Partnership & Improvement: Build strong relationships with factories and Business Units (BUs), establish performance benchmarks, and collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives.

• Team Leadership: Mentor and coach costing team members, set OKRs, and assess their performance, while fostering strong relationships across BU teams.

• Education: University Degree or above.

• Experience: 7+ years of dedicated footwear costing experience.

• Skills & Competencies:

o Deep understanding of footwear constructions and production processes.

o Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing abilities.

o Strong business acumen, analytical mindset, and reporting skills.

o Unwavering work ethic and a strong sense of ownership.

o Proficiency with various systems and advanced Excel.

o Fluent in both spoken and written English.